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They were still using the 170 slant in 65 and 67? Or did you just use that motor to beef them up?

1969 was the last year fro the 170. It was replaced by the 198 in 1970.

FYI: the 170 was the base engine in the Valiant, Lancer, and "A" body Dart, untill 1969. The 225 was the optional six cyl. The 64-69 Barracuda the 225 was the base engine. the 170 was not available from the factory in these cars.
On my 66 Cuda I replaced a 360 with the 170. The car was born with a 273 2bbl.